"I think it's kind of that point in spring ball where someone's got to take the offense and run with it, and that's all I was trying to do this week," said Osweiler, who played in six games last season as a true freshman. "Just trying to pick things up, get some energy, get some excitement and get some touchdowns as well."

It offered a nice pick-me-up for the offense, which got knocked around by ASU's aggressive defense in last week's initial scrimmage. Offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone showed variety in his play calling, going with plenty of quick-strike and screen passes, but also stretching the defense. ASU had seven plays go for more than 20 yards, four for touchdowns.

The day's best series lasted only three plays. Osweiler connected with George Bell for 20 yards. Receiver Aaron Pflugrad ran for 10 on a sort of fly sweep, and Osweiler hit Gerell Robinson for 35 yards down the middle for a touchdown.

"Offensively, we made a lot of plays in the passing game," coach Dennis Erickson said. "That's kind of what this thing's all about. We've made some catches, some big plays, and then I thought both quarterbacks played pretty well at times."

Threet, playing with both the first and second units, started slow but found rhythm as the scrimmage progressed. He finished 13 of 24 for 145 yards and a touchdown. Robinson caught five passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns, showing flashes of the big-play receiver fans have expected.

"We all forget that he wasn't a receiver in high school," Erickson said of Robinson, who played some quarterback at Chandler Hamilton High. "What happens sometimes when you're a highly recruited guy like him in your hometown, the expectations are so high. But he was young and he's learning and he's getting better. His work ethic is really good, (and) it's good to see him make some plays."

Notes

Defensive tackle Saia Falahola (ankle) and reserve offensive lineman Adam Tello (knee) both left because of injuries. Erickson said neither is serious.

• Redshirt freshman Evan Finkenberg is challenging Patrick Jamison at right tackle. Finkenberg began the spring at left tackle but was moved to the right side shortly thereafter. He had first-team reps Saturday.